Our Great God

From Madam How and Lady Why by Charles Kingsley:
"For all things on this earth, from the tiniest flower to the tallest mountain, change and change all day long. Every atom of matter moves perpetually; and nothing "continues in one stay." The solid-seeming earth on which you stand is but a heaving bubble, bursting ever and anon in this place and that. Only above all, and through all, and with all, is One who does not move not change, but is the same yesterday, to-day, and for ever."

I had a special moment with Caleb a few days ago. He was reading about earthquakes in the book mentioned above and we chose that quote for his copywork for that day. We discussed that the earth that we think of as so permanent is really just a roiling and heaving crust that can change at any moment- like the recent earthquake in Haiti. This is difficult to comprehend but even more astounding is that God is changeless.

Then I read this during my quiet time.....

Hebrews 1:10-12 (amplified)
And (further), You, Lord, did lay the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the works of Your hands. They will perish but You remain and continue permanently; they will grow old and wear out like a garment. Like a mantle (thrown about one's self) You will roll them up, and they will be changed and replaced by others. But you remain the same, and Your years will never end or come to failure.